Scholarship CRITERIA & NOMINATION FORM- Jerry Flaschner Humanitarian Award

$1,200 Scholarship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

** One recipient will be awarded $1,200 **

(Deadline is Thursday, June 26th)

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize individuals who best exemplify the mission of the Network in Aging of WNY. Each nominee should demonstrate a commitment to promoting respect and improving the quality of life for older adults in WNY, consistent with the ideals of Jerry Flaschner.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicant must be employed or affiliated with a participating member agency of the Network in Aging, but does NOT need to be a member themselves.
• Pursue educational endeavors outside of normal working hours that are directly related to their current job assignment or prepare them for additional responsibilities within the field of aging.
• Demonstrate stability, innovation, perseverance and a commitment to diversity and community in all that they do.
• Demonstrated an interest in the field of aging, which may include prior work experience.

Self-nominatioins are accepted and encouraged! Previous applicants are also welcome to apply again.

Scholarship funds must be used for undergradu or graduate-level educational programs at an approved college or university. Commercial and professional business schools may also be considered under this program.  This scholarship may additionaly be applied toward courses required to maintain professional CEU’s.

Interested applicants must complete the Scholarship Award Application, provide a detailed description of the course(s) in which they are enrolled, and submit one  (1) letter of support for consideration.

Scholarship awards will be presented at Taste of the Network on Tuesday, July 28th.   

The “Jerry Flaschner Humanitarian Award” was established in 2006 in honor of the late Jerry Flaschner and is designed to recognize an individual who has demonstrated the same concern for older adults in the WNY Community as exemplified by Jerry and his “no problem” attitude. Jerry was a member of the Network in Aging Board of Directors, publisher of Living Prime Time, and an active volunteer for many important causes. The nominee should share Jerry’s belief that “The Best is Yet to Come,” and translate that belief into action.